Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I suppose anything is possible, but the leaky seals being replaced are dripping water out of the faucet, not back into the wall. Typically it's only the seals that need to be replaced. As far as turning the main water supply off, I do that every Spring, and turn it back on every Autumn. It might not be a bad idea to have some faucets open when you turn the water back on, so you don't get a sudden burst of pressure in the system, but I wouldn't call a plumber to turn that valve for me. |
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I wouldn't call Mike Scott plumbing unless you have so much money you don't mind wasting it.
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unscrew the top and replace the washers, very simple.
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If the faucet is a Delta Faucet as are all the faucets in our house, the have a lifetime warranty from Delta. All you need to do is call Delta and they'll send you the replacement part.
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I bought a delta replacement tub mixing valve (just the valve guts, not the outside valve body that's inside the wall). I asked Gay Plumbing to install this valve replacement kit and their fixed price for the job was nearly $800!! I said no and am now scratching my head. I may try it myself, but I have the same concern as expressed above about having to rely on the whole house shutoff valve. If something goes wrong I'd be in big trouble!
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I used it when I changed out the seals in my faucet, and I use it when I change the water filter in my refrigerator. Being turned off and on is what it is designed for. Your system is built for 60-70psi. Mine measures 70psi at the hose bib. It probably doesn't matter, but I left the kitchen faucet open when I turned the valve back on. |
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If you want some hardware store groupie to do the job go right ahead. |
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He may be a brain surgeon, but you don't necessarily want to pay a brain surgeon to change a band-aid.
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